Israeli Industry Minister Meets Saudi Minister at Conference Hosted by UAE

Israeli Minister of Trade and Industry Nir Barkat met with Saudi Minister Majid bin Abdullah Al-Qasabi on the sidelines of a conference hosted by the UAE on Monday. Barkat expressed confidence in the ability of both sides to "make history together," according to a spokesperson for Barkat. The photographed meeting with the Saudi Trade Minister is a rare event due to the lack of official relations between the two countries, although the United States is working to bring them closer. The Israeli minister's office stated that Barkat told Al-Qasabi: "The State of Israel is interested in peace with countries seeking peace, and we can make history together."